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Surgical Oncology Referral Information

The Surgical Oncology services are located within the Breast Care Center.  Patients are evaluated and treated by a surgical oncologist and a nurse practitioner.  Surgical Oncology specializes in breast cancer, melanoma, thyroid, parathyroid, sarcoma, liver and upper gastrointestinal malignancies.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Surgical Oncology

Telephone:    
(802) 847-2261

Fax:        
(802) 847-3464

Location:    
Main Pavilion, Level 2
Medical Center Campus
111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401

Office Hours:    
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

REFERRAL INFORMATION
The Surgical Oncologist needs the following information to provide the best care for your patient.

Medical/Surgical Information
Most Important
1. Name of Referring MD/Provider / Phone / Fax
2. Reason for Referral and Expectations
3. Most Recent office note pertaining to the visit
4. Previous Course of Treatment
5. Outside Consult Reports

Please send the following information if pertinent to the referral.
1. Operative Reports
2. Pathology Reports and Imaging Reports

Please send the following information if possible. It is desirable, not essential.
1. Problem List
Diagnosis-Specific Information
1. Thyroid Cancer:  Please send Pathology report
2. Thyroid: Please send Free T3, Free T4,TSH , if suspicion of increased Thyroid
3. Parathyroid: Please send Calcium, Intact PTH Level
4. Melanoma: Please send Pathology reports
5. Sarcoma: Please send Pathology reports
6  Undiagnosed Mass: Please send CT and/or MRI, if available
7. Complex Cancer Management:  Please send CT and/or MRI, if available and relevant clinical notes